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as in cuddling
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kissing
Even more damning photos were published Thursday, which appear to show the pair kissing at a New York bar in early 2020.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Patriots coach breaks silence on affair scandal after kissing photos leak.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But one night, with my reserve weakened by cheap Sambuca shots, Tom and I ended up kissing.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
In March 2024, Sajak and McCall, 48, were spotted holding hands and kissing while on a walk in Los Angeles.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Like David Lynch is kissing you from beyond the grave.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Truthfully, the ant was already out of the bag, because the trailer that Marvel debuted at CinemaCon on Thursday included a shot of Scott/Ant-Man kissing his daughter on the head.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The roundup includes a photo of Melton kissing her pregnant belly.
—Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
DaVinci, Bopbop, Barrington, Damien, Janine, Margaret, Susan and Rosie stand 22 feet tall, kissing the sky.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Patriots coach breaks silence on affair scandal after kissing photos leak.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But one night, with my reserve weakened by cheap Sambuca shots, Tom and I ended up kissing.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
In March 2024, Sajak and McCall, 48, were spotted holding hands and kissing while on a walk in Los Angeles.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Like David Lynch is kissing you from beyond the grave.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Truthfully, the ant was already out of the bag, because the trailer that Marvel debuted at CinemaCon on Thursday included a shot of Scott/Ant-Man kissing his daughter on the head.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The roundup includes a photo of Melton kissing her pregnant belly.
—Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
DaVinci, Bopbop, Barrington, Damien, Janine, Margaret, Susan and Rosie stand 22 feet tall, kissing the sky.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing
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The athletic power couple celebrated their 2025 holiday season by cuddling up in matching navy pajamas.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Girls cuddling pit bull puppies.—
Jesmyn Ward,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The clip sparked debate online, though additional footage suggested Jordan may have been brushing ice or liquid off the child following a celebratory dousing.—
Ryan Brennan
April 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Another example of an at-home way to conserve water is to turn off your faucet while brushing your teeth.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The trio of pictures shows the couple first in fun, formal attire kissing behind Fleetwood's hat, then smooching along the water – a third image shows Fleetwood in the water.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The new couple was most recently spotted smooching and holding hands in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood on Friday, April 3, and getting coffees on Sunday, April 5.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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The driver denied touching the plaintiff, Uber said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Others started touching each other for reassurance.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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This past month, Vrabel and the former The Athletic reporter were seen holding hands and hugging at the luxury resort in Arizona.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The images showed Vrabel and Russini, 43, hugging and holding hands at a luxury hotel in Arizona.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Today's Jenna Bush Hager celebrated the siblings’ first moments together with a trio of snapshots on her Instagram account, showing Mila and Poppy peering into Hal’s bassinet and snuggling up in the hospital bed alongside their mom and the newborn.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The photos featured her eating pancakes for breakfast, snuggling with her dog, going on a shopping spree, blowing out her birthday candles and having dinner with her boyfriend.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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